Louis Garneau, which specializes in bike helmets, opened their first “mini-boutique” at Lombardi Sports in San Francisco. The “mini-boutique” concept is an integrated merchandising solution for key Louis Garneau dealers that through practical retail pl
Month: October 2007
Garmont to Produce NTN Boots
Garmont has signed an exclusive NTN boot license with Rottefella, and will join Crispi and Scarpa as the third boot manufacturer for the New Telemark Norm system. Garmont plans to present their first boot at the international ski shows in January 2009…
one7 Inks Deal for KangaROOS brand in U.S.
A team of seasoned footwear, apparel and accessories executives have partnered to launch one7, a new sales and marketing holding company that will develop and manage leading brands. Its first foray will be into footwear as the group has secured the licens
Schutt Sports Appoints Erb as CEO
Schutt Sports has named Robert Erb as CEO. Julie Nimmons stepped back from her active role as CEO to become chairman of the board of directors in March with President Eric Ashleman taking over the day-to-day duties of running the company at that point. Er
RECALL: Collegiate Pacific Team Hydration Units
Collegiate Pacific is recalling approximately 800 Power Packs for Portable Team Hydration Units, because the charging the battery inside the unit’s power pack box can cause excessive gas buildup which can burst the lid of the power pack box off or rupture
Escalade Q3 Sporting Goods Revenues Decline 9%
Escalade, Inc. posted a 4.6% increase in third quarter net income, though revenues declined 7.5%. Revenues from the Sporting Goods business segment declined 8.8% in the third quarter of 2007 to $47.4 million compared to $52.0 million for the same period l
Graphite Design Names Promotions Manager
Graphite Design has appointed Erik Boysen as promotions manager. Boysen, most recently sales and marketing manager for Sonartec Golf, will oversee Graphite Design’s staff of professional tour representatives and work directly with original equipment manu
Cybex Posts 9% Q3 Sales Growth, Tax Accounting Boosts Bottom Line
Cybex International, Inc. saw a 9% increase in third quarter net sales to $32.6 million from $29.9 million for the same period last year. The company attributed the sales increase to “strong sales” of cardio products and continued growth in the commercial
DSW Expects Mid-Singles Q3 Comps Decline; Lowers ’07 Guidance
DSW Inc. expects comparable store sales for the third quarter to decline in the mid-single-digits, based on the quarter-to-date. As a result, annual comparable store sales are now expected to range from flat to down 2% for fiscal 2007, below the company&#
Macy’s to Be Exclusive Hilfiger Sportswear Retailer
Macy’s, Inc. and Tommy Hilfiger U.S.A., Inc. have signed a strategic alliance agreement granting Macy’s status as the exclusive department store retailer of Tommy Hilfiger men’s and women’s sportswear in the United States, beginning in fall 2008. Tommy Hi
Fortune Brands Q3 Earnings Climb on Lower Sales
Fortune Brands third quarter earnings were $1.33 per diluted share, an increase of 36%. Net income comparisons benefited from lower charges from one-time items in the current-year period. Excluding one-time items in both the current and prior-year periods
U.K.’s M and M Direct Sold
M and M Direct Ltd, the online and mail order retailer of discounted lifestyle, fashion and sports apparel and footwear in the U.K., was sold to TA Associates. The buyout firm acquired the majority-owned stakes of its founders and ECI Partners. Terms of t
USA Basketball Looks at Possible HQ Move
USA Basketball is considering the relocation of its headquarters and national training facilities following the conclusion of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. USA Basketball has issued a request for proposal (RFP) to solicit proposals from cities intereste
U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame to Host Induction at SIA.08
For the second year in a row, the U.S. National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame and Museum will host their Induction Ceremony at the SIA.08 SnowSports Trade Show. The inductees represent a very diverse group of snow sports pioneers, athletes and developer
Soles4Souls Inc. Sends 50,000 Pairs California Wildfires Victims
Soles4Souls Inc. announced that it was sending more than 50,000 pairs of new shoes to victims of the Southern California fires. The shoe charity is coordinating the effort and partnering with several other relief organizations and government agencies to e
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